FDA has approved an expanded indication for Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) in adults with noncirrhotic MASH (F2F3), alongside diet and exercise
In common parlance, they are sometimes just called GLP-1 drugs or even referred to by popular brand names (for example, Ozempic has become shorthand for all GLP-1 medications in the public eye
Lee SH, Oe T, Bliar IA: Vitamin C induced decomposition of lipid hydroperoxides to endogenous genotoxins
Fiber adds bulk and expands in the gut, which can create a painful blockage in a digestive system that has already been slowed down by weight-loss medication
In addition, antioxidants that protect the liver from ROS damage and lipid peroxidation may be depleted: GSH, vitamin E, vitamin C and beta-carotene were found to be reduced in the NASH setting (38, 39)